Brake Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

Coat the plugs on the brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid.

-- Insert the brake fluid reservoir into the plugs in the brake master cylinder.

NOTE:

Coat the plugs lightly with brake fluid for easier reservoir installation.

-- Instill the securing pin -arrow-.

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WARNING:

The securing pin must go through the brake fluid reservoir tabs and through the brake master cylinder.

The securing pin must be replaced if it is damaged or bent.

-- Tighten the securing pin, 8 Nm

-- Connect the connector -2- for the Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch -F34-.

NOTE:

Depending on the model, a steel cap is mounted on the brake fluid reservoir.

Install the steel cap after installing the brake fluid reservoir.

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir steel cap to 8 Nm.

-- Fill the brake fluid reservoir up to the "MIN" mark.

Fig 1: Brake Fluid Reservoir

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NOTE:

Remove all cloths from the vehicle that were previously placed down.

-- Bleed the brake system. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

-- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to BULKHEAD .

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.